Yes, it’s true. The Gated Podcast has awoken from its long, dignified slumber, a period of reflection, spiritual realignment, and mild administrative chaos. What better way to re-emerge than with the steady hand and impeccable taste of Andy Green, the Head Gardener at Verdant Recordings. An old head who DJs a little, goes out too much, and curates Verdant Recordings, Andy has long championed deep, diverse sounds without the faintest nod to trend or genre. That is precisely how we prefer things. He first joined us some moons ago, and now returns with a mix that is equal parts soil, soul, and subterranean hypnosis, the kind of thing that makes you question whether sunlight was ever really necessary. Before pressing play, visit Verdant Recordings on Bandcamp or SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/verdant-recordings) / https://verdantrecordings.bandcamp.com/ . Explore their latest release, Insignia by Thomas & James, a record of elegant depth and dangerous repeat value. https://thomasandjames.bandcamp.com/album/insignia Reacquaint yourself with Gated’s own Bandcamp, which has quietly sprouted new beauty from Joel Brittain, Lefrenk, and a proper under-the-radar digi-only release from ROI. https://gatedrecordings.bandcamp.com/music Kettle on. Phone off. Allow Andy Green to guide you somewhere deep, warm, and possibly in breach of local zoning laws. It feels very good to be back. (Allotment) Tracks Preparing the soil 1. Solipsism - Retrofitter ( https://solipsism.bandcamp.com/album/spark-some-numbers ) 2. Featherstone - Shapeshifter ( https://whoispaula.bandcamp.com/album/shapeshifter ) 3. Joel Brittain - Counterclockwise ( https://gatedrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/fight-the-power ) Andy conducting photosynthesis with tracks from: Fred P Tissu Bas Dobbelar Route 8 Dozzy / Tin Man KLF Loosefingers Rekab Sten Slam Mode Fingers Inc Anton Zap Scott Ferguson Alison Marks Move D Eduardo De La Calle Mike Schommer / cv313 Ohm & Kvadrant Steevio Aybee House of Mora Christopher Rau 4.32am Vakula Keith Worthy Megalon Evigt Mörker Neel